A Washington man was arrested at JFK Airport after allegedly supplying explosives to the attacker in the deadly Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, exposing a chilling ideological motive behind one of Southern California’s largest bombing incidents.
At a Glance
- Daniel Park, 32, arrested at JFK Airport for aiding in Palm Springs clinic bombing
- Park allegedly supplied 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate to bomber Guy Bartkus
- Bartkus died in the May 17 blast, which injured four and damaged the clinic
- Attack linked to anti-natalist extremist ideology, officials confirm
- Park was deported from Poland and faces federal charges in California
Arrest at JFK and Federal Charges
Daniel Park, 32, was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy International Airport after being deported from Poland. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, he is charged with providing material support to a terrorist after allegedly supplying explosives to Guy Edward Bartkus, the individual responsible for the May 17 bombing of the American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs, California.
Bartkus, 25, was killed in the explosion, which injured four others and caused severe structural damage. The attack, which authorities now classify as an act of domestic terrorism, involved the use of approximately 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate—an amount comparable to the explosive used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
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Anti-Natalist Ideology and Online Links
Investigators believe Bartkus was driven by anti-natalist and nihilistic beliefs, arguing that procreation is unethical. He reportedly targeted the fertility clinic because it helped people conceive. Park allegedly shared these views and met Bartkus through anonymous online forums dedicated to anti-natalist ideology, where the two discussed the logistics and morality of the attack.
Federal agents discovered communications linking Park to the procurement and delivery of the explosive materials. Officials emphasized that this case highlights the growing threat of ideologically motivated lone actors and small cells radicalized online.
Expanding Investigation
The FBI and federal prosecutors continue to explore Park’s online activity and whether he maintained contact with other extremists or contributed to additional plots. Park is expected to appear in federal court in Brooklyn before being transferred to California for prosecution.
The Palm Springs incident is now being treated as one of the largest bombing scenes in Southern California, prompting heightened national security alerts and increased scrutiny of digital extremist communities.
Authorities urge the public to report any relevant information to the FBI, as the investigation remains active and expansive.
